Injury Claim Against a Landlord-Case Study

Our client suffered injuries after tripping on a defect in their rented property. Our team of experts worked to secure over £3,000 in compensation

KEY FACTS
CASE TYPE	Injury Claims Against a Landlord
INJURY SUMMARY	Soft tissue damage- ankle
CASE RESOLUTION	Case settled in August 2022, £3,000 awarded
CASE HANDLER	Karl Rushton

 

Circumstances

The client contacted Jefferies in July 2020. The rented property he was living in required repairs which had been reported to the landlord, but the landlord has not repaired the property. On the date of the accident, the client had stepped on a floorboard which had buckled beneath the client causing them to lose their balance.

Injuries

The client lost their balance, causing them to suffer soft tissue damage to an ankle.

Settlement

Our client instructed Jefferies in July 2020 and was represented by Solicitor Karl Rushton.

The claim was settled in August 2022 for £3,100

Of their experience in claiming with Jefferies Solicitors, the client said “Absolutely fantastic successful and I’ve been happy with Jefferies Solicitors all the way to the end from the beginning if you need a law firm this is one to go for they all know their knowledge and give the best advice too thank you to all who has been there to make this successful I am happy and if I need to return it be this law firm, many thanks.”

HAVE YOU SUFFERED A PERSONAL INJURY IN A RENTED PROPERTY?

If you would like to pursue an injury claim against a landlord then you might be entitled to claim compensation. Our experts at Jefferies are ready to help you. With over 25 years of experience, our team will be on hand to keep you updated throughout your case and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve

To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0800 342 3206. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.